Pregnancy

Everything you need to know about your pregnancy: what to expect week by week, tips for baby names and baby shower planning, pregnancy health, and more.

15 signs you’re ready to have a baby

Trying to conceive

15 signs you’re ready to have a baby

Are you ready to have a baby? You might not be pregnant yet, but if you check all these boxes, you're basically already a parent.

Sheri Segal Glick

10 excuses for why you’re not drinking when you’re pregnant or trying to conceive

Trying to conceive

10 excuses for why you’re not drinking when you’re pregnant or trying to conceive

Not ready to tell everyone at the party that you’re pregnant or trying? We have the best excuses for why you're sticking to water.

Sheri Segal Glick

Giving birth: The four stages of labour

Giving birth: The four stages of labour

With your new baby on his way, you're probably wondering what to expect when you go into labour. From start to finish, here are the four stages of labour.

Jessica Leeder

6 things I wish I’d known before getting pregnant

6 things I wish I’d known before getting pregnant

Pregnancy is one of those life events for which no one can adequately prepare you. Here are some of the things I wished I knew going into mommyhood.

Bee Quammie

9 ways to deal with back labour

9 ways to deal with back labour

Let's be real, labour hurts! But some women have an exceptionally more painful experience—back labour. Here’s how to ease the pain.

Erin Phelan

How Indigenous midwives are bringing birthing back home

How Indigenous midwives are bringing birthing back home

Many Indigenous women have to travel thousands of kilometres away from home to give birth. These midwives are changing that.

Diana Duong

What you need to know before getting an epidural

What you need to know before getting an epidural

Learn about the benefits and complications involved in having an epidural. Here's everything you need to know about this popular labour pain relief option.

Karen Robock

What is placenta accreta?

Pregnancy health

What is placenta accreta?

Placenta accreta is a serious pregnancy complication that affects many women. Here’s what you need to know about recognizing and treating the condition.

Alex Mlynek

How to make sure doctors take your postpartum complications seriously

How to make sure doctors take your postpartum complications seriously

When new moms have complications after giving birth, they sometimes have to fight to be taken seriously—even Serena Williams.

Erin Quinn-Kong

30 women share the one thing that helped them most after a miscarriage

Trying to conceive

30 women share the one thing that helped them most after a miscarriage

It's not about getting over it. It's about finding some peace on the other side of grief. Here are the many ways women handle the pain of miscarriage.

Kristen Thompson

How to deal with postpartum anxiety

Postpartum care

How to deal with postpartum anxiety

Fretting is practically part of a parent’s job description. But when those worries multiply, it can be completely debilitating. Here's how to cope with postpartum anxiety

Kate Daley

My first pregnancy was so traumatic, I thought I’d never do it again

My first pregnancy was so traumatic, I thought I’d never do it again

I was on bed rest for four months and felt anxious, frustrated and terrified. Once the twins arrived, I thought our family was complete. Then this happened.

Lindsay Smith

9 questions to ask before choosing a midwife

9 questions to ask before choosing a midwife

Want to ensure you choose the right person to deliver your baby? Asking a midwife about these key issues will ensure you find a good fit.

Daniela Payne

Could your pregnancy fatigue be caused by anemia?

Pregnancy health

Could your pregnancy fatigue be caused by anemia?

When you’re pregnant, you’re making blood for two, which makes it more likely that you’ll run low on iron. Here’s how to recognize iron-deficiency anemia.

Lindsay Kneteman

Top 20 baby names in Nova Scotia for 2017

Top 20 baby names in Nova Scotia for 2017

What does the east coast province of Nova Scotia have in store for top baby names? Read on to find out which names came out on top.

Katie Dupuis

What are the long-term effects of fertility drugs?

What are the long-term effects of fertility drugs?

Many women and experts worry that taking fertility drugs can cause cancer, pregnancy complications and more. Here's what you need to know.

Vanessa Milne, Chatelaine

Can pregnant women drink coffee?

Can pregnant women drink coffee?

How much caffeine can you have while pregnant, if any? Here's how to safely get your caffeine fix without going overboard.

Cara Smusiak

What causes leg cramps during pregnancy—and how to relieve the pain

Pregnancy health

What causes leg cramps during pregnancy—and how to relieve the pain

Leg cramps at night are quite common during pregnancy—just one of the many fun symptoms women experience when expecting. Here's how to ease the pain.

Today's Parent

What is a doula and how can they help during your pregnancy?

What is a doula and how can they help during your pregnancy?

Veteran birth coach Alison Patenaude answers your biggest questions about the role doulas play in pregnancy, birth and life postpartum.

Laura Grande

What To Eat While Pregnant: Food Guide And Cheat Sheet

What To Eat While Pregnant: Food Guide And Cheat Sheet

From tuna and soft cheeses to caffeine and deli meats, here’s exactly what’s safe to eat and what you need to eat while you’re pregnant.

Cara Smusiak